Throughout the ages the North Shore has inspired a diverse group of artists. Remnants of Dakota and Ojibwe beadwork, weavings and pictographs reveal age-old interpretations of living with this land. Ethnic songs, dances, and rituals were and are imparted to each new generation.
It is the receptiveness of each generation that has allowed the continuation and growth of arts. Explore the galleries, studios, shops, performances and events offered by North Shore artisans.
Museums, art galleries, studios and performing art centers are noted below and can be filtered by community.
301 First Avenue West | Grand Marais, MN 55604
Working artist studios: Betsy Bowen Gallery: woodcuts, cards, books, local pottery The People’s Hall: gallery, events, performances Stephan Hoglund Borderlands Gallery: art jewelry, wedding and portrait photography Wickwire Clayworks: handmade ceramic tile, pottery and more
Working artist studios:
120 West 3rd Avenue | Grand Marais, MN 55604
Non-profit art center offering year-round art classes, studio access, and events for all skill levels from novice to professional artist. Visit the Gallery Store featuring local artists and instructors. Check out exhibits and get a tour of printmaking, glass, ceramics… see more
Non-profit art center offering year-round art classes, studio access, and events for all skill levels from novice to professional artist. Visit the Gallery Store featuring local artists and instructors. Check out exhibits and get a tour of printmaking, glass, ceramics and 2D art studios.
2920 West Highway 61 | Grand Marais, MN 55604
Mother Nature’s contribution to our amazing piece of property lies in the “Thomsonite gemstone” embedded in our shoreline. Unique in its presence and beauty, we hope it will encourage lasting memories of your time spent relaxing on our shoreline, listening… see more
Mother Nature’s contribution to our amazing piece of property lies in the “Thomsonite gemstone” embedded in our shoreline. Unique in its presence and beauty, we hope it will encourage lasting memories of your time spent relaxing on our shoreline, listening to the waves, breathing in the fresh air of the North Shore, sitting by a campfire, watching the sun rise or sun set over the Sawtooth Mountain range. Or a visit to our Thomsonite Gemstone/Jewelry and gift shop, located in our office, will allow you to find the perfect souvenir.
51 West 5th Street | Grand Marais, MN 55604
The North Shore Music Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting and supporting musical arts and musicians in northeast Minnesota with a focus on entertainment, education and cultural enrichment.
The North Shore Music Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting and supporting musical arts and musicians in northeast Minnesota with a focus on entertainment, education and cultural enrichment.
1007 Main Street | Beaver Bay, MN 55601
Wonderful quilt shop! Lots of fabric, great selection of books, supplies and gifts. Gorgeous handmade quilts. In the Beaver Bay mini-mall.
Wonderful quilt shop! Lots of fabric, great selection of books, supplies and gifts. Gorgeous handmade quilts. In the Beaver Bay mini-mall.
8 Boradway | Grand Marais, MN 55604
Working artist studios, demos, watercolor lessons. Local Minnesotan and Canadian artists. Lots of Northwoods images and handcrafted work.
Working artist studios, demos, watercolor lessons. Local Minnesotan and Canadian artists. Lots of Northwoods images and handcrafted work.
130 South Avenue | Two Harbors, MN 55616
High quality plaques and custom tables in solid domestic hardwoods. Custom-made, hand-routed, no lake is too big or too small.
High quality plaques and custom tables in solid domestic hardwoods. Custom-made, hand-routed, no lake is too big or too small.
103 Store Road | Grand Portage, MN 55605
Beadwork, leatherwork, clothing by artist Marcie McIntire and other Native American artisans.
Beadwork, leatherwork, clothing by artist Marcie McIntire and other Native American artisans.
2821 Highway 61 | Two Harbors, MN 55616
A visit to our shop on the North Shore of Lake Superior is truly a unique shopping experience that you will enjoy whenever you visit the area. We display and sell the products of over 55 area artisans who take pride… see more
A visit to our shop on the North Shore of Lake Superior is truly a unique shopping experience that you will enjoy whenever you visit the area. We display and sell the products of over 55 area artisans who take pride in the quality and originality of their handmade art & craft. As our membership increases, so does the diversity of our inventory. The majority of our members are talented senior citizens!
51 West 5th Street | Grand Marais , MN 55604
The Grand Marais Playhouse is a non-profit community theater dedicated to offering high quality theater and educational opportunities. We value artistic challenge, diversity, community and collaboration. We believe that theater arts enrich the lives of our citizens, enhance the education… see more
The Grand Marais Playhouse is a non-profit community theater dedicated to offering high quality theater and educational opportunities. We value artistic challenge, diversity, community and collaboration. We believe that theater arts enrich the lives of our citizens, enhance the education of our children, strengthen the economic stability of our community and make Cook County a better place to live.
500 West Highway 61 | Grand Marais, MN 55604
Offering diverse coursework ranging from sausage making to timber framing. Handcrafted, unique gift items including hand woven birch bark baskets, traditional rosemaling, nalbound hats and mittens. Get inspired by our large collection of craft books.
Offering diverse coursework ranging from sausage making to timber framing. Handcrafted, unique gift items including hand woven birch bark baskets, traditional rosemaling, nalbound hats and mittens. Get inspired by our large collection of craft books.
632 1st Avenue | Two Harbors, MN 55616
At Waterfront Gallery, when you discover works of art that speak to you, you can also speak with the artists who created them. Owned, operated and curated by renowned location and landscape photographer Val Doherty, Waterfront Gallery is a premier destination… see more
At Waterfront Gallery, when you discover works of art that speak to you, you can also speak with the artists who created them. Owned, operated and curated by renowned location and landscape photographer Val Doherty, Waterfront Gallery is a premier destination for fine-art, custom framing and gifts. It is a full service, artist-owned gallery on the North Shore, offering a friendly, personal connection to the fine art in your life.
4210 West Highway 61 | Lutsen, MN 55612
A shop with a nature based product line that sparks inquisitiveness and a child-like wonder.
A shop with a nature based product line that sparks inquisitiveness and a child-like wonder.
14 West Wisconsin Street | Grand Marais, MN 55604
Sivertson Gallery is a destination for art on the North Shore, exhibiting the work of over 60 regional artists in addition to Canadian Inuit and Alaskan Native Art. The gallery focuses on Art of the North inspired 2D, 3D and… see more
Sivertson Gallery is a destination for art on the North Shore, exhibiting the work of over 60 regional artists in addition to Canadian Inuit and Alaskan Native Art. The gallery focuses on Art of the North inspired 2D, 3D and jewelry that reflects the distinct character of Lake Superior.
2046 Fors Road | Two harbors, MN 55616
The pots I make are sturdy, bold, and reflect the processes of making them. Simple decoration enhances the rich surface created by long wood fires. The traces of the artist’s hand is both an antidote and protest to increasing uniformity.… see more
The pots I make are sturdy, bold, and reflect the processes of making them. Simple decoration enhances the rich surface created by long wood fires. The traces of the artist’s hand is both an antidote and protest to increasing uniformity. Impressions made in the soft clay reveal my tie to the work and to the landscape where it is made.
Showroom is open daily, 10am – 5pm.
12 1st Ave W | Grand Marais, MN 55604
Seek Adventure – Enjoy Life’s Simple Pleasures – Discover Wild Beauty Here at The Big Lake we encourage everyone to live their lives seeking adventures, enjoying all of life’s simple pleasures along the way and to constantly be on the… see more
Seek Adventure – Enjoy Life’s Simple Pleasures – Discover Wild Beauty
Here at The Big Lake we encourage everyone to live their lives seeking adventures, enjoying all of life’s simple pleasures along the way and to constantly be on the lookout for the wild beauty that surrounds us all. In our shop and website, you will find a wide variety of wall art, ceramics, jewelry gifts, crafts and books that all reflect the beauty, culture, and allure of the North Shore of Lake Superior. From locally made ceramic mugs, amusing prints of feisty forest animals, books ideal for north woods children, and striking gemstone jewelry, we promise to have something for everyone at The Big Lake.
16 First Avenue West | Grand Marais, MN 55604
Featuring the work of local artists and craftsmen in a historic building. Housing a shared Maker’s Space, Nordic Wooden Ware, and the definitive source for art supplies. Create – Connect – Collaborate. Serving Indie Makers and Entrepreneurs.
Featuring the work of local artists and craftsmen in a historic building. Housing a shared Maker’s Space, Nordic Wooden Ware, and the definitive source for art supplies. Create – Connect – Collaborate. Serving Indie Makers and Entrepreneurs.
443 Scenic Drive | Two Harbors, MN 55616
First time visitors are often surprised when they enter the gallery. From the outside you see a very rustic, board-and-batten barn with a blue metal roof. Inside, however, you are greeted with light walls, a timber frame, and elegant pieces of art throughout. Seasonal… see more
First time visitors are often surprised when they enter the gallery. From the outside you see a very rustic, board-and-batten barn with a blue metal roof. Inside, however, you are greeted with light walls, a timber frame, and elegant pieces of art throughout.
Seasonal hours ::
Summer, Thursday – Monday, 1-5pm
Spring & Fall, Friday – Sunday, 1-5pm
Winter, by appointment
51 West 5th Street | Grand Maris, MN 55604
The Arrowhead Center for the Arts celebrates and promotes the arts, artists, and the uniquely creative culture of Minnesota’s North Shore and Arrowhead regions. The Arrowhead Center for the Arts is a managed by the school. The Center serves the… see more
The Arrowhead Center for the Arts celebrates and promotes the arts, artists, and the uniquely creative culture of Minnesota’s North Shore and Arrowhead regions. The Arrowhead Center for the Arts is a managed by the school. The Center serves the community and visitors with theatre, music, and an eclectic array of year-round cultural events.
